As far as I can tell and the research I have done the SW-1 was delivered
black I have 4 models of this in brass one painted black as delivered, one
in the black bird colors, one Chinese red, and one as BN. I enjoy this
thread as the first diesel switchers are a passion of mine.
Harold Huber
Sheridan, WY
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From: "Rob Adams" <steamera@netins.net>
To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:07 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Puzzling about the Q's early EMC/EMD switchers.
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> Do we have any experts out there who can confirm that the Q's EMC SW and
> NW-1 switchers delivered in 1937 were painted black rather than
> "pullman" green? Was the original lettering dulux gold or gold leaf?
> Their horns are painted a light color. Might anyone know what that was?
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> What about the SW-1's delivered in 1939-40 and NW-2 switchers delivered
> in 1940-41. Same questions...Black or green? Lettering color.
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> Do any records exist regarding the paint and lettering practices for
> this group of locomotives?
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> Previously, a couple of members sent me very nice photos to work from
> for developing artwork for decals. I'm trying to tackle this project,
> but the color questions keep nagging at me. Did the Q switch from green
> to black for its diesel switchers in 1937?
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Best regards,
>
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> Rob Adams
> Wellman, IA
> steamera@netins.net
> Modeling Keokuk, IA operations and the CB&Q's K&W branch, circa 1938
> http://www.KeokukandWesternRR.com
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